Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-07-28
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
It has been suggested that Online shopping will be only way to shop in future, which will result into permanently closer of local market, I firmly believe that the physical shopping trend will going to stay forever, because of its quick access and reliability.
What opponents fails to understand is the importance of the local stores in individuals lives. Individuals would not relay on online shopping for every single item, this will not only expensive but also Moreover, . Take, for example, . Therefore it is clean that
An equally significant factor is Because . Seen in this light,
To conclude,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response is significantly under-length, containing only 101 words against the 250-word requirement. This failure to meet the minimum length constraint severely limits the development of ideas. While you state a clear position in the introduction, the body paragraphs are incomplete, containing placeholders like 'Moreover' and 'Take, for example' without actual content. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed, and the arguments are not developed or supported as required by the prompt. To improve, you must ensure you provide full, coherent paragraphs that expand on your main points with specific examples and logical reasoning.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay lacks a coherent structure due to the incomplete nature of the paragraphs. While you attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'Therefore', these are left hanging without supporting sentences. The progression of ideas is interrupted by the lack of content, making it difficult for the reader to follow your argument. To achieve a higher score, you need to ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding thought, using linking words to connect these elements naturally rather than using them as isolated placeholders.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The range of vocabulary is quite limited, which is expected given the incomplete nature of the text. There are noticeable errors in word choice and form, such as 'permanently closer' instead of 'permanent closure' and 'relay on' instead of 'rely on'. These errors, combined with the lack of sufficient text, make it difficult to demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary. To improve, focus on using accurate word forms and expanding your range of topic-specific vocabulary related to commerce and technology, ensuring that your word choices are precise and grammatically correct.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains several grammatical errors that impede clarity. For instance, 'Online shopping will be only way' is missing an article, and 'physical shopping trend will going to stay' is grammatically incorrect. The sentence structure is generally simple, and the attempt at more complex structures is hindered by the incomplete sentences. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and verb tenses. Practicing the construction of error-free complex sentences will also help you move toward a higher band score.
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